Zakaria Taifi | Orlando City

Player Details

Name

Zakaria Taifi

Date of Birth

10.1.2005 (20)

Birthplace

Orlando, FL, USA

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 29-30

Player Category

Homegrown

Latest

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Starting XI

Orlando City Starting XI: A look at the Lions' starters and bench as they face Nashville SC on the road

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The starting lineup for Orlando City is out as they prepare for their final match of March, playing on the road against Nashville SC. After missing last match, goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau returns to start in place of Javier Otero, who will be on the bench. Young players

Career Summary

Status: Under contract through 2027, with a Club option in 2028

Acquired: Signed to a First Team contract on Dec. 16, 2024 from Orlando City B

Club Highlights:

Joined the Orlando City Academy in 2015, taking each step along the Club’s development pathway, first debuting for Orlando City B in 2023.
Made his First Team debut on April 19, 2025, as a second-half substitute against CF Montréal
Has made nine appearances for Orlando City
Has made 51 appearances, scored one goal and provided five assists for Orlando City B all-time

International Highlights:

Has made six appearances for the U.S. U-19 Men’s National Team
Has scored two goal and made seven appearances for the U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team